Karolina Katerina Kresge

Sunday

Feb 24, 2013 at 12:01 AM

Karolina Katerina Kresge, known to friends as "Rola," peacefully left this earth on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, at 11:27 a.m. She will be united with her husband, Robert James Kresge Sr., who preceded her in death in December 2009, the result of a senseless murder.

Karolina passed away at VNA/Hospice of Monroe County, surrounded by the love and attention of her three children, Betty Lou MacIntire of Gillet, Robert James Kresge Jr. of Los Altos Hills, Calif., and Linda Ann Kresge of Stroudsburg.

In addition to her beloved children, Karolina is survived by her sister, Marie Manconi of Thionville, France; her sister-in-law, Jackie Niepert of Sarasota, Fla.; her children's spouses, Richard MacIntire and Linda M. Kresge; her four grandchildren and four great-grand children: Caroline Bell and her husband, Charles Bell, of Lighthouse Point, Fla. and their two sons, Chance and Christian; Theresa MacIntire of Tampa, Fla.; Heather and Matt Siptroth of East Stroudsburg and their two sons, Owen and Evan; and Robert Kresge III, who she affectionately called "Bobby."

Karolina was born in Germany and loved to travel. One memorable trip that she and her beloved husband took was to Germany, where they purchased BMW motorcycles and traveled the countryside in Europe. She was adventurous in spirit, and always interested in helping those in need, or those she felt were underserved. Karolina will be remembered for her quick wit and kind heart.

Karolina spent many years in the food business. She greatly enjoyed her interactions with customers, and the people with whom she worked with over the span of decades.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to all of the kind and caring staff of Pleasant Valley Manor, in particular, Sheila and Cindy. Additionally, gratitude is extended to the kind staff of VNA Hospice for its support in Karolina's final days.

Private interment will be held at Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family would suggest Pleasant Valley Manor Nursing Home, 4227 Manor Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, and VNA Hospice of Monroe County, 502 VNA Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.